Are Hollywood stars in danger of extinction?
According to a New York Times article, “the spring and summer box office has murdered megawatt stars.” The story surprised me as I always pictured…
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Interview: Obie-award winner Francis Jue discusses ‘Yellow Face’ at TheatreWorks, Broadway, Bay Area theater
Bay Area theater fans will be excited to know that our very own Francis Jue will be back on stage here at this week’s opening…
Napa Valley Film Festival 2010 interview with film producer Marc Lhormer
Marc Lhormer spoke with Loni and I about the 2010 Napa Valley Film Festival. Planning is underway, and Marc talks about the vision for the…
Shake it like a polaroid
Can Loni dance with the stars? In this 1 minute clip, watch her learn from professional dance choreographer Amanda Folena how to shake it, shimmy,…
Magazines, now with ads that talk and move
I just read an article in USA Today about magazines that will include video ads, yet another way to get your attention. The limited…
Theatre Communications Group publishes ‘Theatre Facts 2008’
Not surprisingly, 2008 was a tough time for non-profit theatre houses across the country. The good news is that resident production attendance was higher in…
Does Tom Sizemore need to audition?
This is one of our most popular clips. Does a name brand actor like Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan, Heat) need to audition for an…
“You’re tearing me apart!”
1955. Rebel Without A Cause. Just months later the film’s star, James Dean, would die in a head-on collision in his Porsche 550 Spyder. His legend, his…
Sneak peek: Back Stage @ the San Jose Rep!
In case you missed it, here’s a 1 minute preview of Loni’s back stage tour with artistic director Rick Lombardo (watch his popular interview here)…
Napa Valley Film Festival in works for 2010
(UPDATE: We spoke with Marc Lhormer about the festival on a podcast. Listen in for all the latest news and details from Marc!) Cannes has…